YASHICA Mat Series TLR Camera FULL CLA Service by Yashica Tech w/12mo. Warranty*

Description

WELCOME!
This Listing Is For A Full "CLA Resoration Service" On Your Own Yashica TLR Camera
For 1 of These Yashica TLR Camera Models:  Mat-124, Mat 124G, Yashica 12, or Yashica 24, Yashica-mat, Mat-EM or Mat-LM
Performed by a Former Yashica Co. Trained TLR Camera Technician with Over 40 Years of Experience,
This is "High-Level" Complete CLA & Restoration Service that will Put Your Camera Back in Top Factory Mechanical* Condition wilth a Written 12 Months Service Warranty
(Like Offered on New Cameras)
* Full Text of the Mechanical Warranty is available Further Down on This Page.
HOW DO I ORDER & RECEIVE THIS SERVICE?
Click "Buy-it-Now" on the eBay Auction Page
Pay For the Order on eBay As Usual
You Will Receive a Message from me with Shipping Instructions
Pack & Ship your Camera Within 2 days of Payment. Enclose a Copy of your paid order and include your number and email to receive service updates
Send me a Message with the Tracking Number of your Shipment
You Will Receive a Message from me Confirming your Camera's Arrival  for Service
Your Camera Will be examined and you will receive a message to update you on results and any additional repair issues will be discussed at that time.
Work will begin on your camera and you will receive messages with progress updates
You wil be notified with a Tracking Number when your camera is being shipped back to you.
What is All Included in this Full CLA* Restoration Service?
Careful Removal of Old** Leatherette Covers on Front, Right and Left side of the Camera for Access to Mechanism Cover Plates.
NOTE*:
Special Care will be taken with various tools & technics to save existing covers for re-use providing they are not dried-up, brittle and do not break up in pieces.
Dismantling the Camera to the bare frame for cleaning out old greases, metal wear residue and Airborn Grime from Main Frame.
Dismantling each Component; Shutter, Film Transport and Focus Mechanism for Cleaning, Re-lubing and Adjusting, Including focus testing and recalibrating for best achievable accuracy, depth of field, close-up and infinity.
Edge Re-surfacing of typically worn Metal Focus CAMS and CAM Push responsible for smooth rotation of focus mechanism.
Dismantling Multi-Element Viewing and taking Optical Lenses^ for individual inspection & cleaning.
Dismantling and Cleaning View Finder Optical Elements; Focus Screen, Frensel Lens, Magnifying Loop & Focus Reflex Mirror.
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emoving and Replacing old, Brittle Light Seals in the Film Door and Between Finder and Light Meter Housings.
Removing and Replacing old, Brittle "Grease & Light Barrier" between Focus Chamber and Film Chamber.
Dismantling, Cleaning and re-lubing Stiff Film Door Lock Mechanism.
Electrical testing, cleaning or adjusting a responsive onboard light meter. (Mat-EM & Mat-LM selenium meters are not serviceable, because they use perishable old Selenium Cell Technology)
Re-Gluing any loose clear indicator display covers on film, shutter or light meter mechanisms.
Factory Paint Touch-up on Body Brassed and Pitted areas to Stop Micro-Corrosion. Final Degreasing and cleaning of interior and exterior controls and body prior to packing and shipment.
REQUIRED TIME FOR COMPLETION OF SERVICE:
Approximately 3 Weeks from the Date Camera Is Received For Service. Packing and Shipping Instructions will be sent to you via Messaging after Payement has been made.
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Old leatherette covers may need to be replaced if they have lost elasticity and break-up on removal. Additional cost will apply if any leatherette panels need to be replaced with original replacements or if you decide to request a custom-recovering with a different color/pattern leatherette.
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Lens elements that are found with Mold/Mildew, Fogged due to Etching of Top Lens Coating from long exposure to acidic shutter lubes may not be slavageable for photography, or if salvageable, may require chemical treatments and extensive polishing services at an additional cost.
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Full CLA Restoration Service does not cover costs for repair or replacement parts and labor for missing, broken or damaged parts that need to be first repaired or replaced before a CLA (Clean, Lube, Adjust) Service can be completed on your camera. Once camera is inspected, cost for any required additional repair parts or labor can be determined and quoted.
Note:
Shipping Charges Shown on eBay
are for Return Shipping of Serviced Camera Back to Camera Owner and Include Cost of Necessary Shipping Insurance on Approximate Market value of a Serviced Camera.
What Problems Can A CLA & Restoration Service Fix ?
Stuck or Frozen Shutter Mechanism, Including Self-Timer, Shutter Speed Adjuster
Inaccurate and Slow Shutter Speeds
Film Advance Lever Issues: Limited, Intermitent or incomplete Rotation, Skips, Noisy, Stiff, Rough, or Frozen in place
Film Exposure & Counter Issues: Not getting Full Frame. Loose or Inaccurate Film Counter Mechanism
Stiff, Frozen or Gritty Focus Knob
Light Leaks Due to Deteriotted Light Seals
Focusing Issues: What you see in Finder is Not What you get on Film - Results of Viewing and Taking Lenses Do Not Match
Foggy or Unsharp Focused image in View Finder
Film Door Closure and Lock difficulties
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Fixing above listed issues with a High Level CLA Service requires that the camera Does Not have broken or missing parts or damages requiring additional repair due to  rust, corrosion, Fire or Impact(s).  Damages from water, moisture, fire or impacts can be repaired at additinal cost and can be quoted as to cost after camera is received for service. You would be invoiced separately via PayPal for any additional repair services or parts you choose for your camera.
Why Do I Need a Full CLA Restoration Service on My TLR Camera?
Most TLR Cameras were originally manufactured in the 1950's thru Mid-1980's when TLR Makers used "Perishable Organic Based Greases & Lubes".
TLR Cameras are "Mechanical" and use a variety of Greases and Lubes to operate Shutter, Film Transport, Focus and even Film Door Mechanisms.
"Organic Based Greases and Lubes" are Perishable! After so many years, they Expire, Separate, Oxidize, loosing their Anti-Breakdown agents, protective Additives, Viscosity and Fluidity required for smooth and accurate operation of all mechanisms.
Any TLR you own or see for sale on eBay that has not been recently CLA Serviced still contains Original Expired Greases & Lubes from 40+ years ago.
Expired Organic Greases & Lubes are the Cause of Frozen, slow and inaccurate Shutters, Stiff Focus Knobs or Film Door Lock Mechanism, Noisy or Faulty Film Transport and Counters. Storage area temperatures can also further thicken old greases to such a thick consistency that can cause knobs and levers to break off.
When Old Organic Greases and Lubes Expire, they chemically change and also loose their Anti-Wear, Anti-Corrosion and mold inhibitor Additives. This will quitely cause corrosion, extra wear, and mold on parts inside the Camera, including mold on nearby lens elements. Examples: Colorless or white Mold and Mildews on rear taking lens element directly behind the shutter or on rear viewing lens element near the lubed focus shaft inside the camera.
Unlike today's Synthetic Lubes, the old Organic Lubes become "Highly Acidic" once they expire. The Fine Mist Splatter on the adjacent taking lens elements from shutters containing these old acidic lubes cause permanent etching, fogging and molding of the lens' top coating and premature wear on some of the internal parts made from soft zinc-aluminum metal alloys.
By Design, ALL TLR CAMERAS,are "Open Air Mechanisms". This means that Internal Mechanisms are not Air-Sealed and have Access areas where Air, Dust, Debris or Moisture can and does get inside. This occurs from around the front plate area as focusing arms move back and forth and also thru areas inside the viewfinder that folds in & out of the body frame. For this reason, over time the viewfinder optical elements are highly affected! The Frosted Grid Focusing Glass, grooved Frensel Lens and the Reflex Focus Mirror all become dull and yellowish with airborne Grime. This makes focusing difficult and users often think the solution may be an expensive bright screen, which is False! A Proper CLA will most often resolve blurry/foggy focusing issues. This is the 2nd biggest reason why TLR cameras Must be Serviced every several years to prevent damage and to maintain accuracy of mechanisms.
TLR Cameras and Cars are both very similar Mechanical Devices in that both can loose their Adjustments after so many years. Cars and TLR Cameras can both loose their "Timing". Cars can loose their wheel Alignment and TLR cameras can loose their Focus and film advance alignment and accuracy and both cars and cameras need re-lubing.  Mechanical Devices simply need to be serviced every several years for necessary cleaning, lubing and adjustment in order to work dependably and correctly.
"You would not expect to store-away an automobile for 40+ years and then have it start right-up and continue to run smoothly without first being professionally serviced, changing old greases and fluids and a tune-up. Vintage mechanical cameras work the same way and have perishable lubes, seals and parts that need to be professionally changed, cleaned and adjusted after many years of being stored-away, used or unused and often they have never been serviced from the date when first manufactured!"
About me:
I am a professional Yashica Trained TLR Camera Restoration Specialty Technician for over 40 years. I am also a schooled professional Photographer and operated a photo studio for more than a decade using Yashica TLR Cameras . I operate the most complete TLR Camera restoration Studio in the U.S. where I overhaul Yashica's, Rollei's, Minolta and other TLR Cameras in every aspect to their Original manufacturer standards, backed with a written Warranty!
As a photographer, I demand perfection in my camera equipment and as a repair technician I am my own toughest customer, demanding perfection in every camera equipment I restore and offer- If it is not perfect, I will not offer it to you for sale!
This is the unique advantage you have by buying from a professional technician and
photographer with
high standards
along with a Professional Written Warranty!
(Please See Detailed Warranty terms & conditions further down)
I have 100% Feedback Rating with Nearly T
BUY WITH TOTAL CONFIDENCE!
A FEW SAMPLE BUYER COMMENTS FROM MY eBay FEEDBACK PAGES:
Sample Feedbacks from my eBay USA Buyers:
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"Camera in perfect condition, serviced by an expert! I'm very happy!"
"you can depend on this seller to do right by you. he goes above and beyond.AAAA+"
"Great service from the best Y-Mat tech in the business - AAA+++"
"This item is in excellent condition. Exactly as described".
"Beautiful camera & condition, Bob is extremely helpful & knowledgeable.Thanks!”
"One of the best service I have received. Great shipping and Service".
"Exceptional camera. Highly recommend seller. Will use this seller again".
"Bob's level of information--from ordering to delivery--was extremely helpful!"
"Bob is very patient and helpful. I highly recommend this seller!"
"Excellent todeal with! Excellent communications. Item precisely as described!"
"Seller provided extraordinary service answering questions after the sale".
"Bob is the most helpful and knowledgeable seller of very fine cameras! Kudos!
Sample Feedbacks from my eBay International Buyers:
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GOOD PRODUCT AN ASSET TO THE EBAY COMMUNITY MERCI AAA+++
"Excellent seller. An e-Bay asset. looking forward to future transactions".
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Quick and accurate answers from seller. Thorough packaging and fast shipment".
"Fast Shipping, excellent Camera , great seller!"
"outstanding, great communication, super fast shipment !"
"Delighted with the Camera"
"A Great Seller- Good Comms. Accurate Item Description. Recommended!"
"Product As Described-Rxcellent Service- Thanks!"
"Camera Mint As Described. Arrived in good order with prompt shipping".
"Best purchase experience ever. I highly recommend this seller!"
"Fast Delivery and Great Service"
THIS IS WHAT A TRUE & COMPLETE CLA PROCESS LOOKS LIKE When Done Properly on Pre-owned Cameras.
The Camera Must be Dismantled
Down to the Bare Frame!
T
he Terms "CLA" and/or "Overhaul" are Frequently mis-used on eBay by sellers who want to take Advantage of the Buyers who do not know what a Full CLA is or looks like!
If you are considering to buy a lower priced camera from an eBay seller who claims
to have
performed a "Full CLA" or Overhaul, Ask them if they performed a "Complete CLA" on the the entire Camera down to the bare frame and on every single camera mechanism? Ask them if they provide a written mechanical warranty for at least 6 months or longer! Because, that would be a real Full CLA and they often do not mean that!
A True and Complete CLA Service without "Shortcuts" and by a Professional Technician takes many hours to complete and would alone cost upto 0+, Excluding cost of Camera itself or repair parts.
Take a Look at these Sample Service Photos Below and See Why TLR Camers manufactured 40+ years ago all Need a "Complete CLA Service"-
Even when
the Seller claims it has been sitting unused in their original box or in Mint condition.
These original Camera Interior Pics are typical problems areas that I service every day in Cameras that looked beautiful and were advertised on ebay as Unused, Mint and in working condition!
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The purpose of this warranty is to provide my buyers with a quality assurance and to protect the buyer's investment against unknown issues or defects at the time of delivery. This Warranty is Not for new damages (cosmetic or otherwise) that may occur after a safe delivery of the
equipment has been made.
This Limited and conditional seller Mechanical Warranty provides the Winner/Buyer of the
FULL CLA & RESTORATION SERVICE
(As Described in Above Full Description)
with a Twelve (12) Months of seller repair or replacement Warranty from the date of sale at the professional discretion of the seller and upon examination and determination of the eligibility for warranty service claim based on the following conditions:
The terms of this warranty are an incorporated part of the seller item description, terms and conditions of services offered in the auction.
The Seller is a professional restoration technician and the sole entity reserving the rights and discretions in determining cause of damage and eligibility of Buyer for return and warranty service claims.
An advance written seller return authorization will be required for any eligible warranty service claims.
For this Warranty to be valid the buyer must have followed seller's  return and damage reporting policies stated in the Seller’s eBay listing page. The Buyer must take digitally time/date stamped photos of the damaged or defective item and it’s packaging within 24 hours of the tracked date and time of delivery. The photos along with detailed explanation of defects or damages must then be forwarded to the seller within 24 hours of delivery by using eBay's messaging system.
This Warranty protects against mechanical defects or damages present at the time of delivery and those which are determined by professional examination of the camera or of the photos of the camera by the seller to have not resulted from buyer's neglect, abuse, misuse, mishandling, forced trauma, or accidental damages including but not limited to forced trauma to gears, adjustment levers, inner mechanisms, impacts, drops or scratches of the camera components, body frame/parts and interior/exterior finishes.
This warranty does not extend to or cover new damages to any lenses, viewfinder glass components, loop magnifier or to reflex focus mirror under any circumstances.
The cost of shipping, handling and insurance to return the item to the seller will be the sole responsibility of the buyer.
This Warranty becomes void and no reimbursements shall be made to the Buyer in the event the item is altered, mechanically opened, worked-on or repaired by anyone other than the seller and/or without the seller's prior knowledge and written authorization.
Required Feedback/Warranty Activation and Terms
This warranty activation requirement and related terms are similar to that of warranty & product registration requirement with most any retail consumer products.
Unless the item is returned by the buyer within the first 14 days from the initial date of delivery, then a product registration by the way of a positive buyer feedback and rating for the seller on eBay's site is required in order to acknowledge the acceptance and condition of the purchased item. This feedback registration must be completed within 21 days of the date of delivery; otherwise this warranty offer will not be activated, will not be in force and shall become void for all claims on the 22nd day after initial date of delivery.
Thanks For Looking ~ Have Fun Buying!
KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY!
SALES  POLICIES & GUARANTEES:
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You will not be sent a damaged or non-working item unless otherwise listed.
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Your shipping
address MUST one and the same as your Creidt Card Billing Address.  I   cannot ship to any other addresses.
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All items were tested when pulled  and or prior to shiiping to make sure the item is in working order.
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Every item is accurately pictured.
Stock photos are not used unless otherwise stated.
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Used, "As is"  or
Electronic/Computer type items are not returnable.
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Unless stated otherwise, Items are used, sold as is, and guaranteed to be as best
described and pictured.
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International Buyers are solely responsible for all import duties, tax and charges. These are not included in the item price or  in the shipping/handling charges
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If you are unsure of anything, or need additional information,
email me before you bid!
Please use eBay's "Ask Seller A Question" Link,  OR Send a message to my address shown on my business banner below
PAYMENT  POLICIES:
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Winning bidder/buyer must pay immediately on Buy-it-now purchases and within 48 hours on accepted offers from the closing time of this lisiting. Credit/Debit Card Payment must be settled through PayPal. Items not paid within the required time will be re-listed for auction and a negative "Unpaid Item Case" will be filed against the non-payers with eBay.
SHIPPING  POLICIES:
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Shipping costs can be combined when possible. You must email me before you make payment to request a combined billing invoice. Unless you have selected to pay for a specific method of delivery, I resrve the right to choose the most economical method of shipping.
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No expense is spared in packing your items properly and securely.  Safe packing is one of my best talents.
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Items are usually shipped within 48 hours of payment clearance in Paypal and a
nd you will receive an email verifying shipment with a delivery confirmation tracking number from eBay. International Shipments offered only to those Countries Where Trackable USPS Int'l First Class and Global Priority Mail is available. If you need a different shipping method not offered in my listing, please email me before you bid/buy well in advance of listing's end time with your verifisble Card billing/delivery address to request a special shipping quote.
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Local pick-ups are not available!
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When shipping large and heavy items, all major shipping options are shopped in an effort to save you money.
Typically, I use UPS Ground or FedEx Ground/Home Delivery for these type of items which may not be suitable for USPS.
SHIPPING  INSURANCE:
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Insurance is included in the shipping & handling cost for this item.
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Shipping, handling and insurance charges are non-refundable.
Buyers are always responsible for cost of return shipping and in both directions for Warranty Service returns- However, when the item is being replaced for DOA reasons , the seller will pay return shipping back to the buyer.
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Every effort will be made to assist you in filing all needed claim forms for the insurance provider.
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You will receive a reimbursement as soon as I am paid on a damage claim from the Courier. The claim process usually takes from 2 to 6 weeks and varies by Carrier.
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In the event the return is due to a defective or Significantly Not as described item, I reserve the right to replace the item with an identical or better/higher model instead of a refund.
RETURN  POLICIES  &  PROCEDURES:
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Returns are not accepted on used Computer/electronic items.
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In the unlikely event you need to request a return, you must first contact me via email within 24 hours of the recorded date and time of delivery with a valid explanation, plus date & time stamped photos and to obtain a return authorization. Digital photos must be provided to verify your claim for a return.
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If an item is delivered and seems to be damaged during shipping, or found to be defective or "Significantly Not As Described" you must follow each and every of the following steps in order to prove and show eligibility for a return, refund or replacement:
You must immediately call and notify the shipping courrier about the damage and document your contact.
Whether the item was damaged in shipping or just defective or significantly Not as
described, you MUSt in All cases Keep the Shipping Box and the contents.
You Must document the damage by taking digital [ date/time stamped photos] within 24-hours of the tracked date and time of delivery. Date and time when each photo was taken Must be digitally printed on each Photo! There are No Exceptions on this requirement!
You Must use eBay's messaging sysytem and send me an email with detailed explanation of all damages or defects and attching all digital photos to support your claim within 24 hours of the recorded date and time of delivery.
You must keep the original shipping box and be able to return it for examination if requested.
You Must request advance return authorization from me (seller)- You must return the item in the same exact condition in which it was received and pictured and you absolutely must Ship the item back within the first 14-days of the initial date of delivery- Otherwise, I will not honor your request and claim.
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Items returned without my advance knowledge and written return authorization will not be refunded. Such Items will  either
be sent back to you at your own expense (and your advance payment of return shipment costs will be required) or if unclaimed by you within 10 days of a ineligible or unauthorized retuen, items will  be
re-listed for sale. There will be a 25% re-stocking Fee for returns and refund requests that are not due to DOA or when item is not found to be significantly Not as Described as defined by eBay and upon my professional examination.
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Authorized returns must be sent back via a trackable method within 14 days from the original recorded date of delivery and providing me with the tracking number.   A copy of my written email reply with Return Authorization must be in the box with the returned item, otherwise it will not be processed.
FEEDBACK  POLICY:
IF YOU ARE NEW TO ebay, PLEASE KNOW that you are expected to contact sellers to resolve any issues before leaving any type of feedback that may be less than positive!   I encourage good communications and I am always willing to listen and communicate. I have sensible and fare sales and return terms and conditions and they are clearly spelled-out for my buyers to read before making a purchase.  As long as my buyers act within those terms and conditions, I will do my best to resolve any issues.
I will leave you a feedback as soon as I receive one from you when you have received your item. Please email me to resolve any issues or to request an explanation before you leave a feedback.
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